Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 vs Fujifilm FinePix JZ500

      Fujifilm FinePix JZ200

      Fujifilm FinePix JZ500
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 and the Fujifilm FinePix JZ500, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 was introduced in January 2012 and Fujifilm FinePix JZ500 was introduced in June 2010. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 Highlights

      • 16 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 0.7 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Fujifilm FinePix JZ500 Highlights

      • 14.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix JZ200
      4. Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix JZ500
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 and Fujifilm FinePix JZ500.

      PROS

      Fujifilm FinePix JZ200

      Fujifilm FinePix JZ500

      •   Video Capture
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 135 g (0.30 lb / 4.76 oz)
      •   Video Capture
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 168 g (0.37 lb / 5.93 oz)
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Fujifilm FinePix JZ200

      Fujifilm FinePix JZ500

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1400 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Fujifilm FinePix JZ200

      Fujifilm FinePix JZ500

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix JZ200

      Fujifilm JZ200
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 over Fujifilm FinePix JZ500.

      Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 vs Fujifilm FinePix JZ500
      Higher Sensor Resolution 16 Megapixel vs 14.1 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3216 vs 4320 x 3240
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 25 mm vs 28 mm
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/2.9 vs f/3.3
      Min Normal Focus Distance 30 cm vs 45 cm
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.70"
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/2000 sec vs 1/1400 sec
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono
      Lighter 135 g (0.30 lb / 4.76 oz) vs 168 g (0.37 lb / 5.93 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Fujifilm FinePix JZ200.

      Fujifilm JZ100
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.0 MP

      Fujifilm JZ300
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Sony W810
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Sony a6400
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      OM System OM-1
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.4 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Fujifilm X100VI
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      APS-C

      40.2 MP

      Sony WX300
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      1/2.3-inch

      18.2 MP

      Kodak Z950
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      1/2.33-inch

      12 MP

      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix JZ500

      Fujifilm JZ500
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix JZ500 over Fujifilm FinePix JZ200.

      Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 vs Fujifilm FinePix JZ500
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Reachs More Telephoto 200 mm vs 280 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 8x vs 10x
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.9 vs f/5.6
      Min Macro Focus Distance 5 cm vs 2 cm

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Fujifilm FinePix JZ500.

      Fujifilm JZ100
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.0 MP

      Fujifilm JZ300
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Canon SX540 HS
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.3 MP

      Canon SX410 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      20 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Sony W830
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 Fujifilm FinePix JZ500
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO1,6001,600
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        Light135 g (0.30 lb / 4.76 oz)168 g (0.37 lb / 5.93 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 Fujifilm FinePix JZ500
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        No Face Detection
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/1400 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
        No HDMI Output
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 has a 3.0" screen with 230k dot resolution and Fujifilm FinePix JZ500 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

      Sensor

      Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 features a 16 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600 and expands to 100 - 3,200 in boosted mode. Fujifilm FinePix JZ500 features a 14.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600 and expands to 100 - 3,200 in boosted mode.

      Photography Features

      Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3216 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 3072 , 4608 x 2592, 3264 x 2448, 3072x1728, 2304x1728, 1920 x 1080 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Fujifilm FinePix JZ500 can take pictures up to 4320 x 3240 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4320 x 3240, 4320x 2880, 4320 x 2432, 3072 x 2304, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.


      Battery

      Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 and Fujifilm FinePix JZ500 come with NP-45A battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Fujifilm FinePix JZ500 has a single SD/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix JZ200, and up to 1/1400 sec on Fujifilm FinePix JZ500. Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 can shoot continuously up to 0.7 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 2.60 m...

      Physical Parameters

      Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 body has dimensions of 100 x 56 x 24 mm (3.94 x 2.2 x 0.94") and Fujifilm FinePix JZ500 body has dimensions of 97 x 57 x 29 mm (3.82 x 2.24 x 1.14"). Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 weighs 135 g (0.30 lb / 4.76 oz) and Fujifilm FinePix JZ500 weighs 168 g (0.37 lb / 5.93 oz).

      Fujifilm FinePix JZ200

      Fujifilm FinePix JZ500

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      56 mm

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      57 mm

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      Size comparisons of Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 and Fujifilm FinePix JZ500

      Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 and Fujifilm FinePix JZ500 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix JZ200

      Fujifilm FinePix JZ500

      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix JZ200

      Fujifilm FinePix JZ500

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
      AVERAGE
      57
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Wildlife Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix JZ200

      Fujifilm FinePix JZ500

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix JZ200

      Fujifilm FinePix JZ500

      AVERAGE
      58
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      58
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix JZ200

      Fujifilm FinePix JZ500

      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 135 g (0.30 lb / 4.76 oz)
      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 168 g (0.37 lb / 5.93 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix JZ200

      Fujifilm FinePix JZ500

      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 135 g (0.30 lb / 4.76 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 168 g (0.37 lb / 5.93 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 and Fujifilm FinePix JZ500 and give them scores of 51 and 49 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Fujifilm FinePix JZ200

      Fujifilm FinePix JZ500

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      49

      Sensor

      Fujifilm FinePix JZ200

      Fujifilm FinePix JZ500

      POOR
      44
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      44
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Fujifilm FinePix JZ200

      Fujifilm FinePix JZ500

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1400 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Fujifilm FinePix JZ200

      Fujifilm FinePix JZ500

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Fujifilm FinePix JZ200

      Fujifilm FinePix JZ500

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Fujifilm FinePix JZ200

      Fujifilm FinePix JZ500

      POOR
      52
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Fujifilm FinePix JZ200

      Fujifilm FinePix JZ500

      POOR
      44
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      36
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Fujifilm FinePix JZ200

      Fujifilm FinePix JZ500

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 135 g (0.30 lb / 4.76 oz)
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 168 g (0.37 lb / 5.93 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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